Overview of History

  • Crop rotation
    6000 BCE

    Crop rotation

    Crop rotations is what time of the year certain crops need to be planted. It reduces soil erosion and increase soil fertility.
  • The Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny

    The spinning Jenny was used fro spinning wool and cotton. The development of the spinning jenny was a main factor in the industrialization of the textile industry.
  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution

    The American Revolution (otherwise known as the war of Independence) was a war between America and Britain. The British were trying to claim parts of America when the French helped America destroy them. The war ended by a vote in parliament after hearing what the Americans and French did to the British.
  • First Fleet

    First Fleet

    The first fleet was when the British sent convicts to Australia to colonize it.
  • Atmospheric Newcomen Engine

    Atmospheric Newcomen Engine

    The Newcomen engine was the first machine that was used to produce power.
  • Rights

    Rights

    Slavery was ended and all children were freed. It took many years and many riots before the government finally agreed to end slavery/child labor.
  • Federation of Australia

    Federation of Australia

    The federation of Australia was when Australia became it's own nation and the 6 colonies became 6 states/territories of Australia.
  • Archduke Ferdinand's assassination

    Archduke Ferdinand's assassination

    He was assassinated by some people and after the assassination a bunch of events happened that eventually started WWI.